Origin
Center Moriches, NY
Night in Center Moriches on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Moriches, NY to Jamaica, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center Moriches, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
This 58-mile drive from Center Moriches, NY, to Jamaica, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, and the Belt Parkway. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this trip offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region, entirely within New York. The route is characterized by frequent turns and local road sections, making it a more hands-on driving experience. It's a manageable distance that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 48.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| Montauk Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Belt Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| William Floyd Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 48.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Moriches, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on CR 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Montauk Highway
4
Turn left onto CR 80
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Frowein Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 80
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Montauk Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 46
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
William Floyd Parkway
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
8
Merge onto NY 27
48 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
10
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
15
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
18
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
20
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
21
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Center Moriches, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 80 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 80 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway
Turn right onto CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading River
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495, NY 27: East Shoreham, Wading Rive...
8
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
7
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
7
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.32 | $20.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Night in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire journey. Only 6% of the 58 miles are on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 48.1 miles along Sunrise Highway. This indicates a significant portion of your drive will involve navigating local roads and making more frequent turns, offering a more varied driving experience. As you progress, the character of the road will likely shift from more open stretches to busier, more urbanized environments as you approach Jamaica.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 80 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 80 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Center Moriches, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Wading River and Belt Parkway West.
Wading River
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
|
via CR 46
Belt Parkway West
52.9 mi in
|
~1h 14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Jamaica, NY
Full guide →Jamaica is an expansive neighborhood located in eastern Queens. Historically consisting of predominantly black communities, Jamaica now is home to an extremely diverse array of peoples and cultures.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jamaica, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 80 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (CR 46 / William Floyd Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, Gateway National Recreation Area and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamaica, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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